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Dudley · 12-21-2009, 01:02 PM

I just went to Target to pick up some batteries and came home empty handed. The batteries in the camera are Energizer lithium AA with a # on the side 03-2023, What Target had were the same battery except the # is 03-2024. Does anyone know the difference in these two batteries?
I have read not to use recharable units as they have a spike in power and may hurt the electronics.
Thanks
Dudley

inferno10 · 12-21-2009, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by Dudley

I just went to Target to pick up some batteries and came home empty handed. The batteries in the camera are Energizer lithium AA with a # on the side 03-2023, What Target had were the same battery except the # is 03-2024. Does anyone know the difference in these two batteries?
I have read not to use recharable units as they have a spike in power and may hurt the electronics.
Thanks
Dudley

The rechargeable batteries you should not use are rechargeable CR-V3 batteries. Those batteries sometimes have an unregulated voltage, which can spike and damage the camera.

Rechargeable AAs, on the other hand, are safe to use. I recommend using Eneloops or other hybrid-type rechargeable AAs.

- Jason

eclipsed450 · 12-21-2009, 03:54 PM

get some sanyo eneloops, typically at wolf camera or through an online retailer. i get approx 500-600 shots out of a set. i currently have two sets that i rotate through - when one dies, throw the other set in and the dead set in the charger. going on about a year with set 1 and am noticing slightly less usage capabilities, prob around 400. each set was around $12 and definitely worth the money.

GerryL · 12-21-2009, 04:18 PM

Use any brand "Hybrid" rechargeable batteries.
You can distinguish them from the regular rechargeables by the label "PRE-CHARGED".
They are branded as Eneloops, Kodak white, Rayovac Hybrid, Duracell now has them with the "pre-charged" label but they are more expensive than the offering of the other brands mentioned with almost the same price (around $10 for 4).

Marc Sabatella · 12-22-2009, 09:58 AM

Not sure about the model number change on the batteries, but it can't possibly be anything to be concerned about. Still, I agree with the others - use rechargeables, preferably the "hybrid" low self-discharge AA's. Not sure where you read about the "spike", but that's just plain wrong. I'm not rich enough or environmentally-unconscious enough to put up with non-rechargeable batteries.

Dudley · 12-23-2009, 07:57 PM

I bought the Energizers today and they work just fine, next I'll spring for the Eneloops. Thanks for the guidance.
Dudley

**Ex Finn.** · 12-24-2009, 06:46 AM

Holy cow guys, 03-2023 and 03-2024 would be the expiration date for the batteries

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Cheers, Mike.

Dudley · 12-24-2009, 10:54 AM

Yes it is the ex date. I learned something this week.
Dudley

jays0n · 12-26-2009, 10:41 AM

+1 on the sanyo eneloop bats. These last a long long time.

jotarou1 · 12-26-2009, 12:03 PM

I used them on my K110D for about two years (before I sold it). Have been using it on my K100D Super and my K-x now. Love them.

12-21-2009, 01:02 PM	#1
Dudley Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chaska, Minnesota Posts: 43	K100D Super batteries I just went to Target to pick up some batteries and came home empty handed. The batteries in the camera are Energizer lithium AA with a # on the side 03-2023, What Target had were the same battery except the # is 03-2024. Does anyone know the difference in these two batteries? I have read not to use recharable units as they have a spike in power and may hurt the electronics. Thanks Dudley

12-24-2009, 06:46 AM	#7
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Holy cow guys, 03-2023 and 03-2024 would be the expiration date for the batteries. Cheers, Mike.

12-26-2009, 12:03 PM	#10
jotarou1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 39	+1 for Eneloops also I used them on my K110D for about two years (before I sold it). Have been using it on my K100D Super and my K-x now. Love them.

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12-21-2009, 03:28 PM	#2
inferno10 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 342	Originally posted by Dudley I just went to Target to pick up some batteries and came home empty handed. The batteries in the camera are Energizer lithium AA with a # on the side 03-2023, What Target had were the same battery except the # is 03-2024. Does anyone know the difference in these two batteries? I have read not to use recharable units as they have a spike in power and may hurt the electronics. Thanks Dudley The rechargeable batteries you should not use are rechargeable CR-V3 batteries. Those batteries sometimes have an unregulated voltage, which can spike and damage the camera. Rechargeable AAs, on the other hand, are safe to use. I recommend using Eneloops or other hybrid-type rechargeable AAs. - Jason

12-21-2009, 03:54 PM	#3
eclipsed450 Guest	get some sanyo eneloops, typically at wolf camera or through an online retailer. i get approx 500-600 shots out of a set. i currently have two sets that i rotate through - when one dies, throw the other set in and the dead set in the charger. going on about a year with set 1 and am noticing slightly less usage capabilities, prob around 400. each set was around $12 and definitely worth the money.

12-21-2009, 04:18 PM	#4
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Use any brand "Hybrid" rechargeable batteries. You can distinguish them from the regular rechargeables by the label "PRE-CHARGED". They are branded as Eneloops, Kodak white, Rayovac Hybrid, Duracell now has them with the "pre-charged" label but they are more expensive than the offering of the other brands mentioned with almost the same price (around $10 for 4).

12-22-2009, 09:58 AM	#5
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Not sure about the model number change on the batteries, but it can't possibly be anything to be concerned about. Still, I agree with the others - use rechargeables, preferably the "hybrid" low self-discharge AA's. Not sure where you read about the "spike", but that's just plain wrong. I'm not rich enough or environmentally-unconscious enough to put up with non-rechargeable batteries.

12-23-2009, 07:57 PM	#6
Dudley Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chaska, Minnesota Posts: 43 Original Poster	I bought the Energizers today and they work just fine, next I'll spring for the Eneloops. Thanks for the guidance. Dudley

12-24-2009, 10:54 AM	#8
Dudley Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chaska, Minnesota Posts: 43 Original Poster	Yes it is the ex date. I learned something this week. Dudley

12-26-2009, 10:41 AM	#9
jays0n Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 471	+1 on the sanyo eneloop bats. These last a long long time.

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